CVE-2022-39164

IBM AIX denial of service

Description

IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX kernel to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 235181.

Category

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM AIX
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6847947 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/235181 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39164?
CVE-2022-39164 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-39164?
To fix CVE-2022-39164, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-39164 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-39164 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-39164?
CVE-2022-39164 affects IBM AIX.
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